If you’re one of the tens of millions of Americans suffering from acid reflux disease, you know the pain and discomfort of heartburn, and the many other symptoms associated with the disease. Chronic acid reflux could be a sign of … Continue reading →

Today in our Cover Story — How hospitals work to keep distance from being something that prevents quality medical care. With stroke or other neurological disorders, having immediate feedback can greatly improve care. Rod Starns shows us how “tele-neurology” brings … Continue reading →

Certain medical conditions call for the input of several doctors to determine what is wrong and what treatment is necessary. That’s particularly true about thoracic cancers — ones that occur in the chest cavity. As Doug Johnson explains, doctors at … Continue reading →

If you or your child is not feeling well — or if you have a minor injury — and you cannot get in to see your regular physician for days or even weeks…or you don’t have a regular doctor — … Continue reading →

Cardiac rehabilitation is an important step in recovery from a heart attack or heart surgery. It’s a process that helps people return to as active a lifestyle as possible. It usually begins in-hospital — and continues after a patient goes … Continue reading →

Here’s a follow-up on a newer type of surgery we’ve told you about before. The Da-Vinci robotic surgery device — now in use at Baptist Women’s Hospital is making complicated surgeries easier for doctors to perform and for women to … Continue reading →

If you want a workout that will burn calories without leaving you feeling like you’ve beaten up — it could be as easy as using water to get fit. Even if you can’t swim — it’s possible to use a … Continue reading →